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Southern Vermont
Southern Vermont

Tour New England's popular historic towns and discover the communities thriving in its scenic areas. You'll experience everything this region has to offer from enjoying traditional seafood dinners to watching the cider making process. It's all yours to see and explore on this eight day tour!

Day 1: Boston Area, Massachusetts - Tour Begins
Prepare to take an exciting adventure through some of New England's most scenic and rugged terrain. You'll be arriving in Boston, Massachusetts to begin your journey.

Day 2: Boston - Southern Vermont
Today, take part in a sightseeing tour featuring the Old South Meeting House, the Old North Church, the U.S.S. Constitution, and the Public Gardens. You'll then be stopping by the famous Faneuil Hall marketplace full of shops and goods for sale. You'll be departing for "The Green Mountain State,” Vermont, after you're done with your exploration. On your way there, you'll be passing charming villages, classic churches with white steeples, and tree-dotted mountainsides.

Day 3: Bennington - Southern Vermont
Your first stop in Vermont will be in Bennington. Explore this small town by visiting the gravesite of Robert Frost and the Bennington Battle Monument, a pillar of stone 306 feet tall. A drive down the Molly Stark Trail offers beautiful views of the vistas. In the afternoon, stop by a working farm for an overview of farming life as well learning about hand-spun wools, gardening, maple syrup, and farm animals.

Day 4: Southern Vermont - Burlington
You'll stop for a look at the Shelburne Museum on your way to Lake Champlain. The museum displays 37 homes and historic buildings that house extensive art collections, ranging from paintings to sculptures. Continue on to Lake Champlain in Burlington for a cruise and views of the Adirondack Mountains.

Day 5: Burlington - Stowe - Lincoln, New Hampshire
Take a trip to Cold Hollow Cider Mill to watch apples being turned into cider via a rack and cloth press. You'll then be taking a tour of Ben and Jerry's Ice Cream Factory where you'll be taught about the process of making the delicious frozen treat as well as have a chance to taste a sample. Next, you'll be on your way to Stowe for time to explore independently. You'll finally end your day's travels through the New England countryside in Lincoln, New Hampshire where you'll be staying for the next two evenings.

Day 6: Lincoln - North Conway - Lincoln
A day full of sightseeing in New Hampshire's White Mountains awaits you today. You'll take the scenic byway of Kangamangus Highway to North Conway. Spend the day exploring before you head back to Lincoln.

Day 7: Lincoln - Boothbay Harbor, Maine
You'll be leaving New Hampshire today on your way to Boothbay Harbor in Maine. A ride along Ocean Point Road let's you see the rugged coastline of the "boating capital of New England." Spend the rest of your afternoon relaxing back at your hotel or walking around town seeing the sights. In the evening, a farewell dinner with fresh lobster as a main course will be enjoyed.Day 8: Boothbay Harbor -

Kennebunkport - Boston, MA - Tour Ends
Travel through Kennebunkport today via Ocean Drive and see sights such as former summer home of George Bush's, Walker's Point. You'll then be returning to the Boston Airport for your flight home.


Booking Details:
Starting at $1,449 per person


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Package Summary:
  • 7 Nights Lodging Accommodations
  • 11 Meals
  • Experience Boston, Bennington, Molly Stark Trail, Adams Farm, Shelburne Museum, Cold Hollow Cider, Ben & Jerry's Ice Cream Factory, Stowe, Lincoln, North Conway, Boothbay Harbor, Kennebunkport
  • Includes all taxes

 
*Starting prices per adult based on double occupancy.    All prices are in US Dollars.
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